Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

UPMC Hamot is looking for casual Patient Care Technicians to join the Float Pool _Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._ The schedule is flexible, requiring 24 hours in a 6-week period a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides routine patient care and supports departmental services in alignment with established policies and procedures. Under the direction of a nurse or physician, the PCT helps ensure the highest quality of patient care. This role includes performing all UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities-such as activities of daily living (ADLs), routine clinical tasks, safety practices, and equipment use-as well as advanced skills as required by departmental operational needs. Core Responsibilities Clinical Care & Daily Tasks + Perform ADLs, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients. + Conduct point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose), measure weights, collect vital signs, and track intake and output. + Apply and reapply telemetry monitors. + Support HAC and PSI prevention using TEDS/SCDs. + Perform simple dressings, apply and remove restraints, complete bladder scans, and collect all specimen types. + Complete 'Ticket to Ride' documentation for patient transport. + Achieve and maintain competency in all required skills. Communication & Team Contribution + Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team. + Establish respectful, professional relationships with staff, patients, and families. + Respond to unit needs, including answering call lights/phones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. + Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the appropriate department. + Contribute to department initiatives, quality projects, and workflow improvements. Professional Development + Receive and respond constructively to feedback. + Identify learning needs and communicate them to leadership. + Seek assistance in prioritizing tasks as needed. + Participate in self-review and ongoing skill development. Patient Instruction & Support + Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction. + Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. + Provide updates to the RN and report changes in patient status promptly. + Apply, monitor, and remove restraints according to policy. Safety, Compliance & Documentation + Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and standard precautions. + Maintain a safe work environment for patients and staff. + Document care according to established procedures. + Complete clerical tasks as needed. + Perform duties in alignment with system-wide competencies and behaviors. + Complete other duties as assigned. Advanced Skills (as required by department needs) The PCT will maintain competency in at least one of the following advanced skills: + Phlebotomy/venipuncture + Peripheral IV removal + Indwelling Foley catheter removal + Basic arrhythmia recognition + 12-lead EKG + NG tube clamping and removal a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } + High School Diploma or equivalent required + Enrollment in a Nursing Program, _with one of the following_ : + a) 1 year of general healthcare experience + b) 6 months experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA + _PCT competency must be achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion_ + c) Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation + Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire + Successful completion of basic information system training + Microcomputer experience preferred + Effective verbal and written communication skills required + Access to medications is limited strictly to distributing the medication to the nurse Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances + Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR + Must meet AHA standards including both didactic and skills demonstration + Must be completed within 30 days of hire + ACLS preferred UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Created: 2026-03-02